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Gallagher,James

Mr James Gallagher

BBC Health and science correspondent. Presenter of The Second Genome and The Inflamed Mind. Contrary to popular opinion my middle name is not Tiberius.

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New pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine that includes coverage against serotype 3

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (5 mins).

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Update on Herpes Zoster

This article discusses herpes zoster, the condition and its complications as well as the benefits, risks and challenges associated with the herpes zoster vaccine.

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New pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine that includes coverage against serotype 3

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (5 mins).

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New pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine that includes coverage against serotype 3

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (5 mins).

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Update on Herpes Zoster

This article discusses herpes zoster, the condition and its complications as well as the benefits, risks and challenges associated with the herpes zoster vaccine.

By A/Prof John Litt AM, Prof Tony Cunningham AO, Prof Paul Van Buynder
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Shingles – Why it is a serious problem and why the new vaccine is a good development

Post shingles, QOL is significantly and permanently reduced.

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COVID update – Tackling booster confusion, the next wave & non-mRNA jabs

Which booster when? Is bivalent or monovalent better? Plus when non-mRNA boosters are appropriate

By Prof Paul Van Buynder
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Bivalent original/omicron pre-filled syringe for COVID-19 vaccination

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the role of the Bivalent Original/Omicron BA.4-5 pre-filled syringe COVID-19 vaccine and provides an update on the situation in aged care, and how boosters can assist in protecting the community against symptomatic infection and severe disease (5 mins).

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New pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine that includes coverage against serotype 3

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (5 mins).

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